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November 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders”
Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
The conversation discusses a user's 1.5-year experience with oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss, mentioning side effects like itchy nipples and ball ache. Specific treatments used are 5mg of minoxidil and 0.5mg of dutasteride daily.
The conversation discusses using hormones like pregnenolone and tongkat ali to counteract sexual side effects from hair loss medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, ketoconazole, and minoxidil. The user stopped the other medications but continues using minoxidil while seeking advice on maintaining libido.
User asks how to manage sex life while using topical minoxidil for hair loss. Responses suggest various strategies, including using finasteride, applying minoxidil before or after sex, and avoiding certain positions.
Stopping finasteride increased sex drive for some, while others had no change or different side effects. Despite concerns, many continue using finasteride for its effectiveness in preventing hair loss.